Nature surprises a person, fascinates with the beauty of its unique creations. Peyto Lake is one of those extraordinary places.
Short description
The lake is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the province of Alberta at an altitude of 1860 meters above sea level. The length of the reservoir is almost three kilometers, and the width is eight hundred meters. Peyto Lake covers more than five square kilometers of territory. It feeds mostly on glaciers. Scientists believe that the lake itself was formed by a glacier. In shape, it resembles the head of a large wolf, which also attracts tourists.
Features
A lake in Canada is one of the most picturesque and extraordinary places on earth. It is named after the traveler, explorer and discoverer of the lake, Bill Peyto. In the early twentieth century, Bill explored the Rocky Mountains of western Canada. He took several photos of Peyto he liked, and the lake became famous almost immediately.
Today, many tourist bases have been built around the reservoir, you can go fishing. Pike, trout, salmon are caught here.
Peyto Lake attracts tourists with its unusual turquoise water. Many scientists believe that the melting watersglaciers that feed the lake bring mountain glacial flour and rock particles. They turn the water stream into thick turquoise.
To view the lake from a height, tourists need to climb the mountain, where it is very cold. Therefore, you need to dress warmly. Having risen to a considerable height, a person discovers a unique view. Peyto is one of the most photographed places due to its picturesque nature scenes.
Banff Park
There, in the Rocky Mountains in Canada, is the oldest national park, Banff. The sights of these places attract more and more tourists every year.
The park was created in 1885. Then hot springs were discovered in these places, which they decided to combine into a protected area. Banff occupies about seven thousand square kilometers of territory. Nearby are national parks such as Yoho, Jasper and Kootenay. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the first opportunity to visit the park by car appeared, and soon excursions by buses began to be organized there. One of the longest freeways, the Trans-Canada Highway, passes through the national park.
The center of the park is the small but cozy town of Banff. It houses many museums and several art galleries. The city hosts film festivals and various cultural events. Near the city is the small village of Lake Louise. It is a landmark on the edge of Lake Louise. This species is featured on one of Canada's banknotes.
There are three ski resorts in the park, which are also attractions.
Banff Park has many glaciers, ice fields and dense forests. It is home to 56 species of mammals, including rare ones.
Banff and Peyto Lake fascinate with the uniqueness and beauty of the local nature, and are among the five most frequently visited places in America.
